1 the daily grind

A serious love for coffee“If you aren’t passionate about what you do, you are never going to pour a good cup of coffee.” It’s that simple.

People skillsA barista is the first smil-ing face people see when they enter a café. They are the first point of contact. Some baristas know exactly

what a customer is going to order when they walk through the door, includ-ing how they like it. This is known as the “Cheers Effect”.

Attention to detailWhen making 300 cups of coffee, you need to pay attention to every cup. This takes a certain level of attention to detail. It’s a bit like ‘OCD’, but in a good way.

Self-motivation & driveA barista course equips you with the knowledge and skills, but making an amazing cup of coffee, consistently, takes practice – a whole lot of practice. Think Malcom Gladwell’s ‘10 000 hour rule’.

Understanding the coffee and the machineBefore the coffee even gets to the machine the barista needs to consider things like grinding, tamping and dosage, after which comes understanding the machine and learning to manipulate it to bring out the best in the coffee. The more the barista knows the better his/her cup will be.

Think you’ve got what it takes to make it in the coffee world? Joel Singer, founder of Origin Roasting, gives us the lowdown on what he believes it takes to be a great barista.

croissant cure2

The Almond Croissant Bread021 447 4730 | Bromwell Boutique Mall, 250 Albert Rd Crisp and sweet and covered in perfectly toasted almonds.

The Bacon Croissant Jason Bakery 021 424 5644 | 185 Bree StA match made in heaven. Honestly, could you ask for more?

Crisp and buttery, naked or dressed, a freshly baked croissant paired with really good coffee is the ultimate cure-all.

The Naked Croissant Knead 021 462 4183 | Wembley Square, GardensThe naked croissant: Because sometimes less is more.

The Fancy Croissant Tamboers Winkel 072 368 3991 | 3 De Lorentz St, GardensBrie, rocket and pear preserve. Can you say ‘Yum’?

The Whole Hog Baked Bistro079 268 9821 | 38 Victoria Rd, BakovenBacon, scrambled eggs, cherry tomatoes and a balsamic glaze.

3 department of coffee

Visit a train station first thing in the morning in any international city and you will see a blur of take away coffee cups, but at a train station in a township in South Africa? About as farfetched as expecting JZ to forego renovations to his pad. Until July 2012, that is.

Wongama, Vusi and Vuyile, owners of Khayelit-sha’s very first coffee shop, the Department of Coffee, are the three local heroes feeding the community’s caffeine cravings.

Vuyile, or Lolo as he’s more affectionately known, trained as a barista and worked at a number of establishments including Vida, Woollies and Food Lovers Market before get-ting involved with the DoC and passing on his skills to Vusi and Wongama.

DoC offers all types of espresso-based coffees using a blend of beans that has been specially roasted for them, along with other of-ferings like filter coffee, tea, hot chocolate, muffins and fresh fruit juices. In addition to supplying the commut-ers and vendors around the station, the guys also do morning deliveries nearby.

They open their hatch at 5:30am during the week

and whip up cuppas until 6pm. On Saturdays they are open from 8am until 3pm and closed on Sundays.

Once a month, the DoC holds an open day where you can experience Khay-elitsha’s vibe and talent – and the coffee, of course. The best way to get there is by the #coffeemob train that departs from CT sta-tion at 9:15am. Details on Twitter @dpmofcoffee.

Trendy coffee shops extend way beyond the city limits. In 2012 Khayelitsha joined the club.

4 aeropress how-toThe guys at Rosetta Roastery show us how to brew coffee using the Aeropress. Pretty nice of them, don’t you think?

Pour and enjoy

Wet filter paper, and insert the filter cap onto the tube.

Pour in 250ml of just-off-boiling water.

Plunge slowly (take about 30 seconds from top to bottom).

Rest aeropress over your favourite mug/stainless steel jug.

Stir using a “north south east west” motion, not in circles. Allow to brew for 90 seconds.

Add 18g/1 heaped spoon (provided) of filter ground coffee.

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Your Cape Town Coffee Fix: A guide to the best local, artisan coffee experiences in the Mother City. Introducing the hard-working machines.

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originLoves a beautiful evening of roasting in the light of the moon

Capacity: 15kgVintage: 2006Origin: Okla-homa City, USA

Ethical, single ori-gin coffees from the finest beans in Africa, South & Central America, & Southeast Asia28 Hudson St, De Waterkant 021 421 1000

probat

bean thereCan be volatile, but at heart a sensitive soul who needs love, attention and coaxing.

Capacity: 12kgVintage: 1969Origin: Germany

The Official Coffee of AdventureTM; fair trade, organic, coffee from the heart of Africa.58 Wale St, Cape Town 087 943 2228

bertha

tribeQueen of the seven seas, and just as demanding.

Capacity: 25kgVintage: 1946Origin: Probat

Try Tribe’s Espresso Blend, with aromas of truffles, choco-late, cinnamon and hazelnuts.  Woodstock Foundry, 160 Albert Rd 021 200 8742

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haasHaas aka The Pope; white ‘smoke’ can be seen when he’s roasting beans.

Capacity: 5kgVintage: 2005Origin: Turkey

It’s all about the rare and exotic and 100% Ara-bica beans from South America and Africa. 67 Rose St, Bo Kaap 021 422 4413

DieDrich

rosettaWorks hard. Good things take time & are worth the wait.

Capacity: it’s not size that mattersVintage: 2010Origin: Sand-point, Idaho

Single origins from South & Central America, Africa and Southeast AsiaWoodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Rd 021 447 4099

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deluxeA fiery red head who ain’t scared of gettin’ the job done.

Capacity: 15kgVintage: 2011Origin: Probat

A variety of superb blends including their signature Fast Eddie’s espresso blend35 Church St, Cape Town 072 569 9579

coloSSuS

truthThis beautiful, hand-crafted cast iron baby burns bio-fuel for heat.

Capacity: 60kg+Vintage ±1948 Origin: Probat, Germany

Here coffee is a religion and The Resurrec-tion Blend is not named that for nothing.1 Somerset Rd, Green Point021 2000 440

nanDi

kneadNamed after the roasters’ girl-friend because of the time he spends with her.

Capacity: 2kgVintage: 2011Origin: Israel

Better known for their amazing baked goods, but the coffee always rises to the occasion. Wembley Square, McKenzie St, Gardens 021 462 4183

meet the machines

de waterkant & beyondIT’S A HOUSE 021 418 241120 Jarvis St, De Waterkant

LOAdINg BAy 021 425 632130 Hudson St, De Waterkant

01. HAAS COFFEE COLLECTIVE021 422 4413 www.haascollective.com67 Rose St, Bo KaapMicro-roasters of speciality and exotic coffees and the only place in the city where you’ll find Kopi Luwak. Coffee shop is situated alongside the Haas design store, where you’ll have a hard time leaving without buying something, and below the Haas advertising agency.

‘i orchestrate my mornings to the tune of coffee.’ - harry mahtar ‘i’d rather take coffee than compliments just now.’ - louisa may alcott

in the cityBrEAd MILK & HONEy 021 461 842510 Spin St, Cape Town

CAFé FrANK 021 423 0360160 Bree Street, Cape Town

CLArKE’S BAr & dININg 021 424 7648133 Bree St, Cape Town

dEAr ME 021 422 4920165 Longmarket St, Cape Town

FrIEdA’S ON BrEE 021 421 240415 Bree St, Cape Town

gUSTO CAFETErIA 021 461 7868117 Hatfield St, Gardens

KNEAd 021 424 1666Lifestyle Centre, Kloof St, Gardens

KNEAd 021 462 4183Wembley Square, McKenzie St, Gardens

My BASAAr 021 421 639116 Loop St, Cape Town

PETEr’S HOUSE 021 424 345114 Kloofnek Rd, Cape Town

SKINNy LEgS & ALL 021 423 540370 Loop St, Cape Town

TrUTH HQ 021 200 044036 Buitenkant St,Cape Town

ESPrESSO LAB MICrOrOASTErS 021 447 0845The Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock

THE KITCHEN 021 462 2201111 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock

rOSETTA rOASTEry 021 447 4099Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Rd

SALISBUry dELI 021 838 259579 Roodebloem Rd, Woodstock

SUPErETTE 021 802 552566 Albert Rd, Cape Town

02. THE HANdLE BAr021 433 2111The Courtyard, 100 Main Rd, Sea PointWhether you’re a cyclist who loves coffee, a coffee fiend who loves bicycles, a cyclist who is impartial to coffee or a person who just wants a croissant, if it’s got anything to do with coffee and/or bicycles, the Handle Bar is where it’s at.

19. {FIELd OFFICE} 021 447 2020 | 021 461 4599www.fieldoffice.co.za66 Albert Rd, The Woodstock Exchange37 Barrack St, Cape TownA meeting place, an office-away-from-the-office, a sometimes quiet spot to hide or do some work. You can also ogle Ped-ersen + Lennard’s to-die-for furniture. Light meals, snacks, hipsters.

20. TrIBE CAFé & rOASTErywww.tribecoffee.co.za160 Albert Rd, Woodstock FoundryThe newest roastery and café on the Woodstock coffee block, Tribe Café & Roastery moved to the Woodstock Foundry in mid-April. Thankfully so, because now we can get our caffeine fix straight from the source.

17. BrEWHOO! 074 798 4994 | 083 231 1638160 Albert Rd, Woodstock FoundryCafé style eatery with simple good food, craft beers, coffee, stone fired pizzas & a taco bar – that’s four reasons more than you’ll need to visit this spot. And it’s in the Woodstock Foundry, so, you’ll probably also have dinner here.

06. BEAN THErE COFFEE COMPANy 087 943 2228 www.beanthere.co.za 58 Wale St, Cape TownSA’s first roaster of Certified Fair Trade coffee. Ask them about their adventures into Africa where they personally source their fair trade, organic beans. Great café/roastery space, coffee accessories.

07. BrEW MOBILE COFFEE021 418 3731 www.facebook.com/brewcoffee Shop 6, 2 Long St, Cape TownFlagship store of the Brew Mobile Coffee Shop fleet. Great atmosphere and friendly staff, mouthwatering cupcakes and gourmet rolls, and kickass coffee. They deliver.

09. FrANKIE FENNEr MEAT MErCHANTS021 424 7204 Metal Lane, 8 Kloof St, Cape TownYou’ll find more than just eth-ically-sourced delicious meat here. There are little extras to be had, like breads and bakes by Jason, ice cream from The Creamery and coffee.

13. THE POWEr & THE gLOry021 422 2108Cnr Kloofnek & Burnside Rds, TamboerskloofA really cool spot and a popular local hangout. A word of warning: if you visit P&G for a late-afternoon-coffee, chances are you’ll order a craft beer or a glass of wine afterwards.

04. OrIgIN ArTISAN COFFEE rOASTErS021 421 1100 www.originroasting.co.za 28 Hudson St, De WaterkantAs the name suggests, Origin was monumental in introducing speciality coffee to Cape Town. They are seriously passionate about coffee & firmly believe in quality, traceability, social responsi-bility & sustainability. They also have a cool coffee space and their homemade bagels are a must. Coffee accessories.

03. TABLE THIrTEEN 021 418 0739 www.tablethirteen.co.za 78 Ebenezer Rd, Green PointA bustling cafe just next to Vic-toria Junction hotel. Excellent coffee, a relaxed atmosphere and a menu filled with hearty, wholsesome hand-prepared meals. Chat to Michael the barista if you get a chance – he’s an incredibly interesting man.

18. FAST & rEMArKABLE021 835 4199Unit 6, Salt Circle Arcade, 374 Albert Road, WoodstockFast & Remarkable is first and foremost a digital marketing agency, so it a workspace. It’s also a meeting space, a retail space (selected design and fashion goods) and a coffee shop serving really good coffee. Remarkable indeed.

10. dELUXE COFFEEWOrKS072 569 9579 www.deluxecoffeeworks.co.za25 Church St, Cape Town. 6 Roodehek St, GardensThe renegade micro-roasters of the coffee industry serving fresh, hand-roasted, organic coffee to coffee fiends across the city. They do most of their deliveries on vespas and the music is good.

14. TAMBOErS WINKEL072 368 39913 De Lorentz St, GardensA neighbourhood coffee spot reminiscent of Granny’s farm kitchen. At the heart of the space is a big table where everyone congregates so you’ll most likely leave having made a new friend.

15. yOUrSTrULy CAFé 021 422 3788 www.yourstrulycafe.co.za 175 Long St, Cape TownA trendy little hole in the wall situated on Long Street serving top notch coffee & heavenly sandwiches. They feature work by local artists and illustrators every few weeks – the owner is also rather nice to look at.

11. JASON BAKEry021 424 5644185 Bree St, Cape TownAn institution and part of the reason why Bree Street is so damned trendy. Try the bacon croissant or daily Kickass Pie, no really, that’s what it’s called. You might be lucky enough to meet Captain Bread himself.

08. LATITUdE33 021 424 9520165 Bree St, Cape TownA one-stop shop where coffee meets mouthwatering, bistro-style food meets breathtaking art meets designer surf-style clothing meets wine bar meets awesome vibe. Need another reason to visit this spot?

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05. BEAUTIFULL FOOd 021 424 1960 www.ybafricanculture.com70-72 Bree St, Cape TownCreative space on bustling Bree Street serving scrumptious all-day breakfast & lunches. Ideal spot for meetings or doing a bit of work.

12. MUNCH BOX021 424 3502 www.munchbox.tv142 Buitengracht St, Cape TownBest for coffee and a bite on the go although they do have few seats at the window. Super cool packaging for their delicious salads, wraps and footlongs.

WiFiDeluxe Origin Espressolab Bean there Haas Knead Tribe Rosetta Truth

21. EMPOrIO LEONE 021 421 8518 www.emporioleone.co.za Shop 6104 V&A WaterfrontIf there is a particular sweet you’ve been dreaming about, this place will have it...in five dif-ferent flavours. A luxury Italian confectionery and coffee bar that also does food gifting.

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16. BrEAd 021 447 4730 www.breadcafe.co.zaBromwell Boutique Mall, 250 Albert Rd, WoodstockThe opulent option – think high tea without the tea. Lavishly decorated in a classic-meets-contemporary style and even has a doorman! Café, boulang-erie & deli. Intimate interior and chilled outside terrace for those warmer days.

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18 expresso vs espresso5

…and other fun facts about your favourite beverage.

per capitaAt 12kg per person per year, the Finns are hands down coffee drinking champions. Brazilians average only 5,6kg despite being the world’s leading coffee producers. Even so, they put South Africans, who consume a paltry 0,4kg per person per year, to shame.

for which we thank himThe first espresso machine was built and patented by Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy in 1884. A certificate of industrial title was awarded for the “New steam machinery for the economic and instantaneous confection of coffee beverage.”

eye spy A coffee pot was the inspiration for the world’s first webcam. Located outside the Trojan Room at Cambridge, the webcam allowed people in other parts of the building to check the coffee situation and avoid pointless trips to top up their cup.

death by coffeeThe median lethal dose (LD50) of caffeine is about 80 to 100 cups of coffee for an average adult. Voltaire reportedly con-sumed 40 plus cups per day. He lived to 83. Teddy Roosevelt, who got through a mere gallon (just under 4 litres) a day died at age 60. More coffee, anyone?

sporting Goods The 1932 Brazilian Olympic athletes financed their trip to the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles by travelling via ship, the Itaquicê, and selling coffee along the way.

expresso vs espressoThere was a time when one could confidently say, “Expresso is not a word.” No longer. While expresso started as a misspelling, it is now listed as a variant in some dictionar-ies. We still prefer espresso. 

vive la cafe!Café Le Procope, which opened in 1686 and served coffee to the likes of Voltaire, Robespierre, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, is believed to be the first French coffee house. It still operates today.

6 coffee by numbersUS stats are a quick online search away, but less is known about the habits of South African coffee drinkers. Here’s the entirely unscientific low-down for Cape Town coffee consumption.

How Many? Origin, Bean There, Deluxe, Tribe, Rosetta, Truth and Espressolab are all within 5km of each other.

Who drinks that much?Add in the other roasteries and you can see why it appears that over 70% of office workers are coffee drinkers.

That’s a lot of beans Yup. Based on a comparison between just a few of the city’s coffee powerhouses, you’re looking at 12 tonnes roasted per month.

I need cups Don’t we all? Especially before 10am. That is about 300 cups per site; so about 1,800 cups just between those same powerhouses.

Here’s to the roasters and their teams for keeping Capetonians caffeinated.

Stats are based on Wayne Oberholzer’s (Origin) estimates and industry experience, and are shared for fun only.

It may lower your risk for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and other nasty ailments. It also helps with

concentration and memory. It allows you to ‘people watch’ without looking like a creep. Despite popular belief, it inspired Michael Jackson’s best selling single of 1991, ‘Black or White.’** It is a polite and delicious hint that the dinner party is over and time for your friends to go home. It is way, way cooler than asking for a cup of Earl Grey to go.

Five reasons why coffee may just be the perfect beverage.

** No, it didn’t.

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